How to Drink Aloe Vera Gel

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ANA CASSIS Last Updated: Aug 16, 2013

Ana Cassis

Ana Cassis began writing professionally in 1995. She has been published in the magazines "Cancunissimo," "Mesa Visions" and in online heath publications. Cassis is a nutrition counselor and herbalist with experience in fitness, nutrition and yoga. She holds an Associate of Arts in architecture from San Diego Mesa College.

Aloe vera gel has a natural pH of 4.3 and drinking it can help you treat and heal skin problems such as acne and rosacea, according to the book "Family Herbal--A Guide to Living Life With Energy, Health and Vitality," by herbalist Rosemary Gladstar. The gel is made with aloe vera juice and carageenan, which is a food-grade thickening agent that comes from Irish moss. Drinking aloe gel also has a cleansing effect and works as a laxative for your gastrointestinal tract. Always consult your doctor before taking aloe vera get internally if you are under medical treatment.

Step 1

Make a nutrient rich fruit juice blend that includes flavors you enjoy such as apple, pineapple, strawberry, watermelon and grapefruit. You can also add vegetable juices such as carrot and cucumber.

Step 2

Add 2 to 6 oz. of aloe vera gel to 16 oz. of your juice blend and stir vigorously. Drink the juice mix every morning as a health supplement.

Step 3

Take up to 6 oz. of aloe vera gel mixed in with 16 oz. of water three times per day if you are seeking to relieve constipation and help with your digestion.

Warnings

Do not take aloe vera gel internally if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, according to the book "Prescription for Nutritional Healing, The A-to-Z Guide to Supplements," written by nutritional counselor Phyllis Balch.

Terminate the intake of aloe vera gel if you experience any form of discomfort or allergic reaction and consult your doctor.

Tips

When you take aloe vera gel with water, you can add flavoring by mixing in some cranberry or orange juice.

Aloe vera gel is counteract symptoms of aging in women as it works as a hormone-balancing agent, says herbalist Michael Tierra in his book " The Way of Herbs." Ayurvedic medicine considers aloe vera gel toning for women due to its estrogenic properties.

According to herbalist David Hoffmann in his book "The New Holistic Herbal," aloe vera gel taken internally can help increase menstrual flow in women, but it should be combined with carminative herbs to reduce cramping. Carminative herbs are herbs that ease colic, such as ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, celery and peppermint. Simply add these to your juice and use a blender to mix them together.